Certificate III in Cabinet Making

Victoria University

About

This is an apprenticeship course (external link) , designed for those currently employed as cabinet-making apprentices.

It will provide you with the formal trade certificate you need, to become a fully qualified cabinet maker.

You’ll be prepared to work in furniture making and the installation and manufacture of fitted furniture in kitchens and bathrooms.

Through classroom learning and work-based tasks, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to complement your on-the-job training.

We provide a strong partnership between you, your employer and our teaching staff that will ensure you know how to:

use hand and power tools apply surface coatings using a spray gun produce manual and computer-aided drawings estimate and cost a job.

You'll graduate with the skills, confidence and experience to be job-ready.

Structure

To be awarded MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making, a student must successfully complete twenty-eight (28) units of competency, comprising of:

  • six (6) core units, and;
  • twenty-two (22) elective units from Groups A to F as specified below.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Specialisation

The Polytechnic currently offer the following specialisation(s):

  • Furniture, and;
  • Kitchens and Bathrooms.

Course structure and units

Specialisation: Furniture

To be awarded this specialisation, the following training package rules apply:

- one (1) unit from Group A;

- a minimum of eight (8) units from Groups B or D, and;

- a minimum of eight (8) units from Group E;

- the balance of units (up to 5) can be chosen from Group F, or from Groups B, C or D.

Additional Group F rules:

Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups B to E, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit). Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group F must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

CORE UNITS

  • MSFFM2001 - Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
  • MSFGN2001 - Make measurements and calculations
  • MSFGN3001 - Read and interpret work documents
  • MSMENV272 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • MSMSUP102 - Communicate in the workplace
  • MSMSUP106 - Work in a team

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

  • CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • MSMWHS200 - Work safely

Group B

  • MSFFF2004 - Prepare surfaces for finishing
  • MSFFM2002 - Assemble furnishing components
  • MSFFM2005 - Join solid timber
  • MSFFM2006 - Hand make timber joints
  • MSFFM3002 - Construct furniture using leg and rail method
  • MSFFM3005 - Fabricate custom furniture
  • MSFFM3006 - Install furnishing products

Group C

Group C electives are not currently offered by the Polytechnic

Group D

  • BSBCUS301 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  • MSFFM2003 - Select and apply hardware
  • MSFFM2010 - Set up and operate basic static machines
  • MSFFM2011 - Apply manufactured board conversion techniques
  • MSFFM3010 - Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications
  • MSFFM3021 - Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines
  • MSFFM3022 - Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres
  • MSFGN3002 - Estimate and cost job

Group E

  • CUAACD302 - Produce computer-aided drawings
  • MSFFF2006 - Apply surface coatings by spray gun
  • MSFFM3003 - Produce angled and curved furniture using manufactured board
  • MSFFM3004 - Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber
  • MSFFM3007 - Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture
  • MSFFM3008 - Select timbers for furniture production
  • MSFFM3009 - Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
  • MSFFM3011 - Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
  • MSFFM3012 - Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
  • MSFFM3013 - Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
  • MSFFM3014 - Set up, operate and maintain joining machines
  • MSFFM3015 - Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
  • MSFFM3017 - Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
  • MSFFM3018 - Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood-turning lathes
  • MSFFM3019 - Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
  • MSFFM3024 - Construct jigs and fixtures
  • MSFFT4001 - Coordinate on-site installation of furnishing products
  • MSFFT4008 - Interpret and use workplace information
  • MSFFT4009 - Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
  • MSMSUP390 - Use structured problem-solving tools
  • MSS402051 - Apply quality standards
  • TLID2003 - Handle dangerous goods / hazardous substances

Group F

Group F electives are not currently offered by the Polytechnic

Specialisation: Kitchens and Bathrooms

To be awarded this specialisation, the following training package rules apply:

- one (1) unit from Group A;

- a minimum of eight (8) units from Groups C or D, and;

- and a minimum of eight (8) units from Group E;

- the balance of units (up to 5) can be chosen from Group F, or from Groups B, C or D.

Additional Group F rules:

Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups B to E, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit). Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group F must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

CORE UNITS

  • MSFFM2001 - Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
  • MSFGN2001 - Make measurements and calculations
  • MSFGN3001 - Read and interpret work documents
  • MSMENV272 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • MSMSUP102 - Communicate in the workplace
  • MSMSUP106 - Work in a team

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

  • CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • MSMWHS200 - Work safely

Group B

  • MSFFF2004 - Prepare surfaces for finishing
  • MSFFM2002 - Assemble furnishing components
  • MSFFM2005 - Join solid timber
  • MSFFM2006 - Hand make timber joints
  • MSFFM3002 - Construct furniture using leg and rail method
  • MSFFM3006 - Install furnishing products

Group C

  • MSFKB2001 - Prepare for cabinet installation
  • MSFKB3002 - Determine requirements for installation of cabinets
  • MSFKB3003 - Check and measure fit of cabinets
  • MSFKB3004 - Conduct on-site adjustments to cabinets and components
  • MSFKB3005 - Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment
  • MSFKB3006 - Install fitted cabinets and components

Group D

  • BSBCUS301 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  • MSFFM2003 - Select and apply hardware
  • MSFFM2010 - Set up and operate basic static machines
  • MSFFM2011 - Apply manufactured board conversion techniques
  • MSFFM3021 - Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines
  • MSFFM3022 - Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

Group E

  • CUAACD302 - Produce computer-aided drawings
  • MSFFF2006 - Apply surface coatings by spray gun
  • MSFFM3003 - Produce angled and curved furniture using manufactured board
  • MSFFM3008 - Select timbers for furniture production
  • MSFFM3009 - Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
  • MSFFM3011 - Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
  • MSFFM3012 - Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
  • MSFFM3013 - Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
  • MSFFM3015 - Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
  • MSFFM3017 - Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
  • MSFFM3018 - Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood-turning lathes
  • MSFFM3019 - Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
  • MSFFM3024 - Construct jigs and fixtures
  • MSFFT4001 - Coordinate on-site installation of furnishing products
  • MSFFT4008 - Interpret and use workplace information
  • MSFFT4009 - Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
  • MSMSUP390 - Use structured problem-solving tools
  • MSS402051 - Apply quality standards
  • TLID2003 - Handle dangerous goods / hazardous substances

Group F

Group F electives are not currently offered by the Polytechnic

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Learning outcomes

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of skills at trade-level for those working in furniture making and those involved in the manufacture and installation of fitted furniture typically in a kitchen, bathroom and related context. Installation skills may be applied to new or renovation work. Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.

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